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Battery Cables - Primary, Gasoline: Removal

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    CAUTION: Failure to accurately follow the battery disconnect procedures outlined in this section will result in vehicle or component damage.
  1. Disable the vehicle electrical supply. For additional information, refer to DUAL BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  2. Disconnect the primary battery positive cable, and remove the hold-down wedge and the primary battery.
  3. Remove the four bolts retaining the battery tray and remove the battery tray.
  4. Remove the primary battery negative cable ground nut and disengage the eyelet terminal.
    Fig 1: Removing Primary Battery Negative Cable Ground Nut
    G02766686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the starter motor relay B+ terminal rubber cap.
  6. Remove the starter motor relay eyelet terminals.
    1. Remove the B+ terminal nut and disengage the wire.
    2. Remove the enable terminal nut and disengage the wire.
    Fig 2: Removing Starter Motor Relay Eyelet Terminals
    G02766687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the three harness locators in between the primary battery tray mounts.
  8. Remove the starter motor/solenoid eyelet terminals.
    1. Remove the B+ terminal nut and disengage the wire.
    2. Remove the enable nut and disengage the wire.
    3. Remove the ground nut and disengage the wire.
    Fig 3: Removing Starter Motor/Solenoid Eyelet Terminals
    G02766688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disengage the three engine splash shield plastic clips and remove the engine splash shield.
  10. Remove the transmission cooler line/primary battery cable bracket nut.
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission Cooler Line/Primary Battery Cable Bracket Nut
    G02766689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Pull the primary battery cable assembly through the engine support crossmember under the vehicle.
  12. Disengage the harness locator, located below the battery tray mounts.
    Fig 5: Disengaging Harness Locator
    G02766690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Pull the primary battery cable assembly out of the vehicle from the engine compartment.
    Fig 6: Pulling Primary Battery Cable Assembly
    G02766691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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